OBITUARY: Glenn S. Hatch III Glenn S. Hatch III, 38, of Topeka, passed away Sat., Jan. 13, 2007, after a brief illness.He was born Oct. 26, 1968, in Topeka, the son of Glenn S. Hatch, Jr. and Janet Foster Hatch.He was a 1986 graduate of Seaman High School and longtime employee of Tevis Restaurant. He was an avid collector of...

Gerald Blanchard Park, 92, of Lawrence, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2007 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor.He was born June 25, 1914 in Auburn, KS, the son of Floyd and Delia Park.Gerald served with the Army Air Corps during World War II and spent time flying fuel and cargo to the Flying Tigers in China from a base in India. After...

Lester L. Jessepe "Kee-wah-kuk"Mr. Jessepe passed away January 9, 2007 at his home in Topeka, Kansas. He was born September 5th, 1928 to Katherine Gabby and Honnell Jessepe on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Reservation adjacent to Mayetta, Kansas.He married Beulah Cooper in Holton, KS, on Oct. 12, 1951. She preceded him in death on Sept. 10, 1988. Other survivors...

Robert D. Harrison, 62, Tecumseh, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at his residence.Bob was born April 18, 1944 in Hartner, the son of Jerrel and Grace (Salsberry) Harrison. He was raised in the Milton-Norwich area and graduated from Argonia High School in 1962. He was in the Army National Guard and was activated in 1968 to serve in...

OBITUARY: John Martin Edmund, Jr., DDS John Martin Edmund, Jr., DDS, was born in Beatrice, NE, on July 25, 1918. He was born at his maternal grandparents' home. He was delivered by F. Arlinton Brough, DO (father of the movie star, Robert Taylor). He began his journey to heaven on Jan. 8, 2007, leaving behind his wife, Elizabeth, of 63...

OBITUARY: William Wayne Anderson William Wayne Anderson, 61, Topeka, died Fri. evening, Jan. 5, 2007, at his home. He was born Oct. 1, 1945, in Topeka, the son of Harold Wayne and Marie Vallee (Marney) Anderson. William retired from Goodyear in 1992, after 28 years of service. He was a member of the Seaman Baptist Church. He was married to...

OBITUARY: Helen Leona Lederer Helen Leona Lederer, age 82, of Topeka, passed away, Thurs., Jan. 4, 2007, at Midland Hospice Care in Topeka. She was born Sept. 30, 1924, in Los Angeles, CA. the daughter of James Leonard Pitts and Calla (Frey) Pitts, deceased. Helen graduated from Valley Falls High School. She married Arthur Eugene Cavey in Oct., 1943. He...

Priscilla Sue Blush, 66, Of Corona, CA, died December 11, 2006 in Corona, CA. She was born October 1, 1940 in Lincoln, NE to Bill and Ruth Dotson. She grew up in Lincoln, NE and moved to Topeka, KS when she was in high school. She graduated from Highland Park High School and from Washburn University with a Bachelor's Degree...

OBITUARY: Mrs. Leota June Chappell Mrs. Leota June Chappell, 66, of Middletown, OH. died Mon., Dec. 26, 2006, at University Hospital, Cincinnati, OH. She was born June 2, 1940, in Topeka, the daughter of Mabel Frances (Breeding) and Henry Levi Schmidt, Sr. She attended Topeka High School and Washburn University. Leota was a sub rural letter carrier and a member...

OBITUARY: Raymond Ellis Marker Raymond Ellis Marker, 85, Topeka, died Mon., Dec. 25, 2006, at Aldersgate Village. He was born June 9, 1921, in Ellis County, the adopted son of Earnest and Ica Lie (Brown) Marker. Raymond retired from the Kansas National Guard. He had served in the Air Force from 1941 to 1945, and was a member of Topeka...

OBITUARY: Marjorie Delatore Skidmore Marjorie Lorraine Delatore Skidmore, 74, Topeka, died Fri. morning, Dec. 22, 2006, at Rolling Hills Health Center. She was born Nov. 29, 1932, at Opal, SD the daughter of James Lester and Sophia (Bookout) Harvey. Marjorie had been a homemaker for the State of Kansas. Surviving are 2 daughters: Sheila M. Jacobs of Topeka and Maureen...

OBITUARY: Mrs. Blanche Elcetta Ward Mrs. Blanche Elcetta Ward, 87, Topeka, died Sun. morning, Dec. 24, 2006, at her home. She was born Feb. 19, 1919, at Osage City the daughter of Carey Steele and Eva Lena (Knox) McCreight. Blanche had been a hairdresser in the Lyndon area before moving to Topeka. She was a member of Northland Christian Church....

OBITUARY: Berton Earl MitchellBerton Earl Mitchell, born October 23, 1918, passed away December 23, 2006, in Andover, Kansas. He is survived by his wife Viola Mitchell, son Lawrence Mitchell, son-in-law James Donahue, brother Robert Mitchell, five grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. After leaving the family farm in North Shawnee County he had a long career in sales and worked until...

OBITUARY: Isadore George "Issy" Stang Isadore George Stang, 83, Topeka, died Fri. evening, Dec. 22, 2006, at Colmery-O'Neil VAMC. He was born Oct. 26, 1923, in Topeka, the son of Joseph and Josephine C. (Kaberline) Stang. Issy was a retired sheet rocker and carpenter. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of Capitol...

OBITUARY: Lewis Allen "Big Louie" Creek Lewis Allen "Big Louie" Creek, 57, Meriden, died Tues. morning, Dec. 19, 2006, at Stormont-Vail Hosp. He was born Jan. 14, 1949, at Topeka, the son of Floyd Lewis and Hulda Mae (Hailey) Creek. Big Louie graduated from Highland Park High School. He was a driver for Consolidated Freightways before retiring in 2001. He...

Galen D. Geiser passed away on December 14, 2006 at a local retirement center. He was born on January 18, 1927 to Walter J. and Lilly Pearl Geiser in Topeka, Kansas. Galen graduated in 1945 from Seaman High School, but left before graduation to join the Navy and serve in World War II. Upon his return, he graduated from Washburn...

Clair Jr. "Butch" Millard, II, 59, of Carbondale, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2006 near Lake Melvern. He was born on May 24, 1947 in Topeka, the son of Clair Jr."Dutch" and Iona Morris Millard. He graduated from Shawnee Heights High School. Butch resided in the Carbondale community for the past 30 years, where he and his wife, Cris,...

OBITUARY: Velma E. Colter Velma E. Colter, 86, Topeka, died Dec. 9, 2006, at Lexington Park Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 24, 1920, at Rossville, the daughter of Garlton and Agnes (Reser) Startup. Velma owned and operated the Do Drop In Cafe for over 15 years. She worked for Blue Cross / Blue Shield retiring at the age of...

OBITUARY: Charles Franklin Brumley Charles Franklin Brumley, 69, Topeka, died Sat. morning, Dec. 9, 2006, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born Nov. 25, 1937, at Topeka, the son of Charles Edward and Vera "Maxine" (Miles) Brumley. He was a loving father and grandfather. Charles was retired. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years and was a...

OBITUARY: Mrs. Alma "Sue" Anderson Mrs. Alma "Sue" Anderson, 98, Topeka, died Tues. afternoon, Dec. 5, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital's Emergency Room. She was born Jan. 30, 1908, at Warriors Mark, PA, the daughter of Edgar George and Lucy Belle (Fisher) Fetterhoof. She had lived at Salina before moving to Silver Lake where she spent most of her life;...